The Reservoir Longbridge British Racing watch is a timepiece that stands out for its unique motorsports inspired design and horological complications. Inspired by the aesthetic of vintage measuring instruments, this watch features retrograde minutes, jumping hours, and a power reserve indicator, which are not commonly found together in contemporary watches.
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New: Reservoir Longbridge British Racing
The design pays homage to the classic RPM counters, manometers, and depth gauges, with a retrograde minute hand that spans a 240° arc on the dial, reminiscent of the speedometers found in classic British cars. The jumping hour function adds a touch of modernity, while the power reserve display is a nod to the fuel and oil gauges of the past.
Crafted with a 39 mm satin-finished stainless steel case, the watch is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. It is powered by a 124-part proprietary watchmaking module, patented by Reservoir, and based on the reliable ETA 2824-2 movement. This combination provides a 37-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch is paired with a black leather strap accented with green stitching, complementing the British racing heritage.
For those interested in the intersection of horology and automotive history, the Reservoir Longbridge British Racing watch offers a distinctive choice that captures the spirit of both worlds. It is well-packaged in a comfortable size with just the right amount of complication with a focus on legibility and functionality. These make the watch both good-looking and practical at the same time.
Release details
The Longbridge collection traces the epic journey of an iconic miniature looking car. Between tradition and modernity, it conquered passionate about racing over several rallies including Monte-Carlo’s in the 60s. Here, the Longbridge British Racing from RESERVOIR watch takes inspiration from this little audacious’ measurement instruments to embody the urban chic and English luxury, in a 39mm case with leather strap.
Two precious stones, tourmaline and sapphire, on the green dial, symbolize the light indicators and full headlights of vintage counters. Powered by the new caliber RSV-240, a proprietary patented three-complication module coupled to a manufacture movement (LJP-G100 base), combining retrograde minute, jumping hour and a 56-Hour power reserve. Delivered in a prestigious wooden box with an additional NATO strap.
The watch is priced at US$4400 excluding tax.
CASE
– 39mm, 316L Stainless Steel Case with satin and Polished finish
– British Racing Green Dial, Sapphire and Ruby Precious Stones
– Screw-down Crown, Water-resistant 5ATM
– Opened Case-Back at 360°
– Domed, Anti-reflective Sapphire Crystal
MOVEMENT
– Retrograde Minute, Jumping Hour, Power Reserve
– Caliber RSV-240 : Manufacture Self-winding Mechanical Movement, Patented proprietary 113-pieces module (LJP G100 base)
– 56-Hour Power Reserve
– 28,800 alt./h
– Swiss Made
STRAP
– Green Calf Leather Strap, 20 mm Width
– Stainless Steel Butterfly Folding Clasp
– Additional NATO Strap provided with quick release spring bars for easy changing of strap
